Nicki Minaj Blasts “Musty” SZA in Explosive Social Media Showdown
Get ready—this is BIG. When hip-hop powerhouse Nicki Minaj took to Instagram Live to throw shade at award-winning singer SZA, she lit up social media like a firecracker. The “Super Bass” hitmaker accused SZA of peddling “musty” vibes, firing off a scathing remark about her taste in fashion and music, and reminding fans “I know you’re not THAT stupid.”
It all started late last week when Nicki publicly called out what she called a “musty fanny pack” spotted on SZA during a backstage video. That off-the-cuff jab morphed into a full-blown rant as Nicki questioned SZA’s authenticity and even poked fun at her recent single, dubbing it “underwhelming” and “stale” (New York Post). Within hours, screenshots of Nicki’s comments circulated on Twitter and Instagram, fueling fan debates from #TeamNicki to #TeamSZA.
By the next morning, Billboard confirmed that SZA had quietly unfollowed Nicki on Instagram, intensifying the drama (Billboard). Industry insiders tell E! News that SZA was initially caught off-guard by the attack but has since been strategizing a measured reply. Rumor has it she’s working on a subtle lyric drop in her next track that may address the feud without naming names—classic sly strikes from the CTRL songbird.
Fans have chimed in across platforms, with some applauding Nicki’s no-holds-barred delivery and others defending SZA’s laid-back style. Celeb stylist Jason Bolden weighed in on Instagram, calling Nicki’s fanny pack critique “a bit harsh” but admitting the shade was entertaining. Meanwhile, SZA’s collaborator Tierra Whack hinted on Twitter that “artists gotta keep people guessing,” suggesting SZA may counterpunch in her own time and on her own terms.
There’s also chatter about potential backstage tension at next month’s BET Awards, where both stars are slated to appear. Will they trade curt nods, or will sparks fly live on stage? Sources say security is already on alert.
One thing’s certain: this feud is far from over. Stay tuned—because when two musical titans clash, the world watches.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Billboard, E! News
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